5/10/26 Bulletin & Order of Service
- St Pete First
- May 9
- 7 min read
Welcome & Church Information
Welcome to St Pete First United Methodist Church, the Heart of the City! All are welcome. All belong. Whether a first-time guest or a lifelong member, you are a part of our family. God has called you to worship here, and for that we are glad.
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Rev. Bob Martin, Senior Pastor
Rev. Elyse Nielsen, Associate Pastor
Rev. Carey Taylor, Pastor of Community Life
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Pastor's Note
A NOTE FROM PASTOR BOB
This week, we loved on our teachers and preschool as we celebrated Teacher Recognition Week. I’m so proud of our preschool and all the great work they do in our community. Through the leadership of Alicia Clements and Terri Jelks, the mission of loving children and giving them a great education is accomplished.
One of my favorite things is to walk through the preschool, lead chapel once a month, and see the smiling faces of all the children. That joy comes from the wonderful homes in which they are raised, along with the love, kindness, and patience of all our teachers and aides. I am truly grateful for all that they do.
If you have a child in our preschool, take time to love on their teacher and let them know what a great job they’re doing.
See you Sunday!
— Pastor Bob
8 & 11 am Order of Service
Mother's Day
Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM
May 10, 2026
*Congregational responses are in bold.
PRELUDE
(8:00) “Nearer My God to Thee” (based on Genesis 28:10-22)
lyrics by Sarah Flower Adams
Donna Guillaume, guest organist
(11:00) “God Faithful Will Remain” arr. Jason Krug lyrics by Katharina von Schlegel
Fellowship Ringers
*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Elyse Nielsen
Leader: We gather together to worship our loving, nurturing God,
who, like a mother, knows us intimately and loves us unconditionally,
People: Who teaches us the way we should go,
and comforts us in times of need.
All: Praise God, the Source and Sustainer of life!
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“I Sing the Almighty Power of God” Hymn # 152
*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
*CONGREGATIONAL SONG
“Blest Be the Tie that Binds” Hymn # 557
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Rev. Carey Taylor
“Apostles’ Creed” # 881
(11:00) Sacrament of Baptism
Elizabeth Grace Clay
Parents: Wesley & Kaitlin Clay
PASTORAL PRAYER/LORD’S PRAYER
(11:00) ANTHEM
“In This Very Room” by Ron and Carol Harris
Chancel Choir
WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
“O Lord, You are the Center of my Life”
Ginny Cannon, soloist; Donna Guillaume, organ
*DOXOLOGY Hymn # 95
*HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” Hymn # 381
SERMON Rev. Bob Martin
“All is Not Lost”
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 NLT
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
“Near to the Heart of God” Hymn # 472
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“Blessed Assurance” by Fanny Crosby
Donna Guillaume, guest organist
In honor of Mother’s Day, today’s Prelude and Postlude feature hymns with lyrics by women.
Happy Mother’s Day! Carnations are given with love to all mothers and motherly figures from your St. Pete First UMC family. Please take one as you leave the service.
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving honor of Evelyn Collins on Mother’s Day, and in loving memory of Jack Collins, who passed away on May 14, 2025, from their three sons and extended family.
The rose is given to the glory of God in loving celebration of the birth of Amelia Rose Midford, born March 31, 2026—daughter of Rachel Good and Galen Midford, granddaughter of Lynn Iler and Jeff Good, and great-granddaughter of Mary Ann Carroll.
Our acolyte this week is Oliver Pilliod.
What a blessing to worship together—thank you for joining us today!
Can’t be here in person? Join us for livestream worship.
9:30 am Order of Service
Mother’s Day
Modern Worship—9:30 AM
May 10, 2026
Welcome
Passing the Peace of Christ
Praise & Worship
“Battle Belongs”
“Reason to Praise”
“Jesus We Love You”
Worship with Our Tithes and Offerings
Sermon Rev. Bob Martin
“All is Not Lost”
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 NLT
Praise & Worship
“O Come to the Altar”
Benediction
Happy Mother’s Day! Carnations are given with love to all mothers and motherly figures from your St. Pete First UMC family. Please take one as you leave the service.
The flowers are given to the glory of God in loving honor of Evelyn Collins on Mother’s Day, and in loving memory of Jack Collins, who passed away on May 14, 2025, from their three sons and extended family.
The rose is given to the glory of God in loving celebration of the birth of Amelia Rose Midford, born March 31, 2026—daughter of Rachel Good and Galen Midford, granddaughter of Lynn Iler and Jeff Good, and great-granddaughter of Mary Ann Carroll.
What a blessing to worship together—thank you for joining us today!
Can’t be here in person? Join us for livestream worship.
Bulletin/Announcements
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Our Latest Prayer Initiative
We invite you to gather for a brief time of prayer each Sunday between services (10:30–11:00 am) in the Library (Room 212). Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time as we lift up our church and community together. All are welcome.
New or Want to Get Connected? Discover First! (Sunday, May 17; 10:45am-12:15pm)
Join us for a relaxed gathering to meet our pastors, learn about our church, and explore how you can get connected—including membership. Snacks & childcare provided.
Club 56 Roller Skating Celebration with Youth
Sunday, May 17 • 5:45-7:30 pm • Astro Skate
Free roller skating party for 5th -12th grades.
Bible Art Journaling: FREE Summer Workshop
Tuesdays June 2 - Aug 4 • 6-8 pm • 3rd Floor
For 4th grade through adult (parents, come with your kids!). Deepen your faith through scripture, reflection, and creative journaling—no experience needed.
Permanent Fund Requests (Due May 11)
Applications for charitable funding from the church’s Permanent Fund are now being accepted. Find the “Permanent Fund Request” form at www.stpetefirst.org/forms or contact the church office. Questions? Email mark.mckeage@gmail.com
The WhereHouse Student Ministry is moving to the 3rd floor! Help furnish the space—Click Here to visit their Amazon registry.
Upcoming Events (At a Glance)
MAY
May 10—Mother’s Day
————Blood Pressure Clinic 9-11:30 am; 1st Floor Nurse's Area
May 11—Allocations/Permanent Fund Requests due 5/11 → Details
May 17——Club 56 Move-Up Sunday
————Discover First 10:45 am → Details
————Club 56/Youth Roller Skating 5:45-7:30 pm → Sign up here
May 25—Church office closed - Memorial Day
May 30-June 6—Youth Mission Trip (Full/Waitlist) → More info
JUNE
June 2-Aug 4—Art Journaling Workshop (Tuesdays 6-8 pm) → Sign up here
June 4-6—Annual Conference → Details
June 8-12—VBS Setup Week → Volunteer
June 15-19—VBS (Full/Waitlist)
June 21—Father’s Day
————Children & Youth Sunday
JULY
June 2-Aug 4—Art Journaling Workshop (Tuesdays 6-8 pm) → Sign up here
July 13-17—Preschool Camp Friendship Week 1 → Camp Signup
——————Elementary Camp: Creator’s Workshop (Music/Theatre/Dance)
July 20-24—Preschool Camp Friendship Week 2
——————Elementary Art Camp (Full/Waitlist)
Serve & Get Involved
Common Grounds
Help one Sunday a month → Learn more
Summer Office Volunteers Needed
Help with phones, doors, and light admin → Call 727-894-4661 or email us
👉 Explore more opportunities → Volunteer Page
Wednesday Night Dinner Menu
Wednesday Night Live and Dinner will return on September 9.
Youth will continue to meet on Wednesday nights - keep an eye on the youth emails & texts for schedule.
Last Week's Attendance Numbers
Thank you for joining us for worship. We hope to see you again next week!
Weekly Groups 218
May 3 In Person 587 Online 404
Groups 238
Job Openings
Join Our Team: Facility Maintenance (Part-Time). Help support our church by assisting with repairs and facility upkeep. → Details
To see our full list of job openings, visit our Job Center: https://www.stpetefirst.org/job-center.
Kids & Youth
KIDS
SUNDAYS
8:00 am
Infant Lounge/Cry Room Room 204 (Livestreaming available during all services)
9:30 am
Infant Lounge/Cry Room Room 204 (Livestreaming available during all services)
Nursery/Toddlers (Birth - 3 years) Preschool Hall
PRESCHOOL (Age 3 - K) Sunday School - Preschool Hall
ELEMENTARY (1st - 5th Gr) Kids Church - 4th Floor
11:00 am
Infant Lounge/Cry Room Room 204 (Livestreaming available during all services)
Nursery/Toddlers (Birth - 3 years) Preschool Hall
PRESCHOOL (Age 3 - K) Kids Church - Preschool Hall
ELEMENTARY (1st - 5th Gr) Sunday School - 4th Floor
CLUB 56 (5th & 6th Grades) Room 404
WEDNESDAYS return Sept 9
5:00 pm KIDS MUSIC (Age 4-8th Grade) Chapel
5:30 pm DINNER Fellowship Hall
6-7 pm WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE (Preschool & Elementary) Preschool/4th Floor
6:30-7:30 pm NURSERY (Birth - 3 years) Preschool Hall - Please let Lora know ahead of time if you need nursery care
YOUTH
SUNDAYS
9:30 am WORSHIP (Look for the youth up front) Sanctuary
10:45 am YOUTH (7th – 12th GRADES) WhereHouse
11:00 am CLUB 56 (5th & 6th Grades) 4th Floor, Room 404
6:00 pm YOUTH (7th – 12th GRADES) WhereHouse
WEDNESDAYS
5:30 pm DINNER Fellowship Hall - returns Sept 9
6-7:30 pm Youth Group -continuing in the summer! Check your email.
Weekly & Monthly Events
SUNDAY WORSHIP
8:00 am Traditional Service -Sanctuary
Common Grounds Worship (Livestream) -Chapel
9:30 am Contemporary Service -Sanctuary
Common Grounds Worship (Livestream) -Chapel
11:00 am Traditional Service -Sanctuary
Common Grounds Worship (Livestream) -Chapel
FELLOWSHIP TIME (BETWEEN SERVICES)
9-11:00 am Common Grounds (Coffee, Food & Fellowship) -Fellowship Hall
9-11:00 am (2nd Sundays) Blood Pressure Clinic -1st Floor Nurse's Area
ADULTS
SUNDAYS
9:30 am QUEST -Zoom & Room 208
11:00 am BECOMERS -Zoom & Room 206
11:00 am THE GAP -Room 101
11:00 am PROMISED LAND -Zoom & Room 212 (Library)
11:00 am SOJOURNERS -Room 208
TUESDAYS
9:00 am Ladies of Light Bible Study -Room 208 (returning in Sept)
WEDNESDAYS -Returning on Sept 9
5:30 pm DINNER -Fellowship Hall
6:30 pm Bible Studies & Classes
6:30 pm Band of Brothers: Men’s Group & Bible Study -Room 214 (Parlor)
THURSDAYS
7:30 am THURSDAY MEN’S STUDY -Zoom
MUSIC
SUNDAYS
8:30 am IGNITE WORSHIP TEAM -Room 214-Parlor & Sanctuary
10:25 am CHANCEL CHOIR -Room 312
12:10 pm HANDBELLS -Room 310
TUESDAYS
6:00 pm IGNITE WORSHIP TEAM -Sanctuary
WEDNESDAYS
5:00 pm KIDS MUSIC (Age 4-8th Grade) Chapel -returning Sept 9
7:30 pm CHANCEL CHOIR -Room 312
CARE & SUPPORT
WEDNESDAYS
12:00 Noon CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP -Zoom
THURSDAYS
6:30 pm WOMEN'S JOURNEY -Chapel
7:30 pm AL-ANON Parlor -Room 214
LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETINGS
FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
5:30 pm BOARD OF TRUSTEES -Admin Conference Room
SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
6:00 pm STAFF PARISH -Closed Meeting
THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
6:00 pm FINANCE TEAM -Admin Conference Room
FOURTH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
6:00 pm CHURCH COUNCIL -Room 208 & Zoom
SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
12:00 pm LEARN PILLAR
THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
12:00 pm INVITE PILLAR
THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
9:30 am NURTURE PILLAR
THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
4:00 pm SERVE PILLAR
